Mechanical Efficiency is theratio ofO a. theoretical torque /actual torqueO b. theoretical power /actual torqueOc. theoretical torque xactual torqueO d. actual torque/theoretical torque

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Mechanical Efficiency is the
ratio of
O a. theoretical torque /
actual torque
O b. theoretical power /
actual torque
Oc. theoretical torque x
actual torque
O d. actual torque/
theoretical torque

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